The India national cricket team is set to tour Ireland for a short two-match T20 International series in June, marking its first assignment in the format after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title. The series is expected to be played on June 26 and 28, forming part of a packed international calendar for the team.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side will aim to carry forward the momentum from its World Cup triumph. The brief tour is also expected to serve as a preparation window as the team looks to fine-tune combinations and strategies ahead of a busy schedule in the shortest format of the game.
The Ireland series will take place between India’s home assignment against the Afghanistan national cricket team and an away white-ball tour of England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already confirmed a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to conclude on June 20.
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Following the Ireland tour, India will travel to England for a white-ball series comprising five T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals. The tour is set to begin on July 1, with the team expected to arrive early to acclimatise and prepare for the conditions.
Meanwhile, Ireland's national cricket team will enter the series amid a leadership transition, as Paul Stirling has stepped down as T20I captain. While he will continue to lead the side in ODIs, Ireland will need to appoint a new captain for the shortest format ahead of the series.
Ireland’s recent performance in the T20 World Cup was underwhelming, as the team finished fourth in their group with just one win. Despite stepping down from captaincy, Stirling remains a key figure in the squad, and the upcoming series against India is expected to provide valuable experience as the team rebuilds for future international competitions.
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